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Increased emphasis on engaging with boys and men will lead to better outcomes for all
An increased emphasis on engaging with boys and men – who are overwhelming the perpetrators of violence as highlighted by the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children – will ultimately support them to be their best selves and to lead healthy lives free from violence and develop...
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Significant failings of WA’s youth detention system require urgent reform
Revelations about the inhumane treatment of children and young people in Western Australia’s youth detention system, as investigated by ABC TV’s Four Corners, are deeply distressing and must be the catalyst for urgent reform to keep children and young people safe, says Jesuit Social Services. ...
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Federal Budget contains welcome investments but lifting income support must be an immediate priority
The Federal Budget 2022-23, delivered during a time of global economic uncertainty, contains some welcome investments that will make a positive difference to the lives of millions. But, with the Federal Government emphasising the importance of wellbeing for all Australians it also represents a...
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Summit must focus on supporting marginalised people into work
Ahead of the Federal Government’s landmark Jobs and Skills Summit, Jesuit Social Services says a coordinated approach to supporting marginalised people into work is critical in creating a fairer Australia for current and future generations. ...
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Closing the Gap data shows significant progress still needed to help people flourish
Data released last week by the Productivity Commission, monitoring progress under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, shows that significant work is still needed to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Budget’s emphasis on health and wellbeing will support many Victorians
he Victorian Budget 2022/23, handed down today, contains a range of investments to help the health and wellbeing of Victorians including vulnerable people. Building on last year’s significant spending, this year’s focus areas include mental health and housing.
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Zero emissions transition plan must prioritise affected communities
The latest report by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which assesses methods for reducing greenhouse gases to mitigate climate change, is a reminder that people experiencing disadvantage and communities with livelihoods dependent on emissions-intensive...
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Temporary Budget measures come at expense of plans to tackle rising inequality
The Federal Budget 2022-23, handed down last night, contains a range of spending measures to provide temporary relief around the current cost of living pressures being experienced by millions of Australians, but is ultimately a missed opportunity to make a sustainable difference to issues such as inequality, affordable housing and climate change, says Jesuit Social Services.
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Emphasis on place-based responses an effective way to prevent crime
The implementation of a range of recommendations to prevent crime through targeted work in disadvantaged communities, as highlighted in the final report of the Inquiry into Victoria’s Criminal Justice System, will ultimately support a more cohesive Victoria with less crime and fewer victims, says Jesuit Social Services.
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Vulnerable people need urgent support to navigate Omicron crisis
The ongoing Omicron crisis, which has seen tens of thousands of new COVID-19 cases each day,...